Russia's military launched an attack on Dobropillya using missiles, rockets, and drones, resulting in the damage of eight multi-story buildings.
The assault by Russian forces on Dobropillya over the night of Friday led to the death of at least 11 people and over 30 injured. The attack caused significant damage to buildings and vehicles.
Firefighters were seeking to quench the flames in the targeted buildings when Russia struck again, disabling a fire truck.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized the ongoing nature of Russia’s objectives and the importance of strengthening air defenses, as well as increasing sanctions against Russia to undermine its ability to finance the war.
The US government informed that it would no longer provide Ukrainian authorities with unclassified satellite images, which had been used in Ukraine’s defense against Russia.
The suspension of satellite image access, confirmed by Maxar Technologies as a directive from the US administration, could impact Ukraine’s use of crucial intelligence.
Western-supplied air-defense systems are vital to Ukraine's defense. However, additional US aid remains uncertain, especially after a heated encounter between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy over Ukraine's commitment to ceasefire.
When questioned about Russia potentially exploiting the US intelligence halt to attack Ukraine, President Trump stated that Putin was doing what “anybody else would.”
In response to the situation, European Union leaders are planning to increase their military spending to support Ukraine and bolster their defense capabilities.
Ukraine is currently facing harsh conditions on the battlefield, particularly with Russia's superior forces putting a strain on Ukraine's defenses.
Discussions are set to occur next week in Saudi Arabia between US and Ukrainian officials, aimed at finding a resolution to the ongoing conflict which commenced over three years ago with Russia’s full-scale invasion. Meanwhile, President Trump has indicated consideration of additional sanctions against Russia to push for peace talks.
